Oct. 2, 2023, 10:04 p.m. | Joy Mukherjee

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Web applications have become integral to our daily lives, facilitating everything from online shopping to social interactions. However, the increasing complexity of web apps also brings a higher risk of security vulnerabilities. Cyberattacks can result in data breaches, service disruptions, and financial losses. To safeguard your web applications, it's crucial to understand and mitigate common security vulnerabilities. In this article, we'll explore nine of these vulnerabilities and discuss how to protect your web apps from them.



1. Injection Attacks


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